National Recognition for Vocational Surveying Excellence

Last night, Zoe Hafenscher made history by becoming the first-ever national winner of the Vocational Surveying Student of the Year Award, presented by Surveyors Australia.

This is an enormously well‑deserved accolade. Zoe’s achievement reflects years of dedication — balancing study, hands‑on work, and the early stages of forging a career in the surveying profession. Her commitment, professionalism, and passion for learning are qualities we are incredibly proud to see represented on a national stage.

Beyond being a personal milestone for Zoe, this award also sends a powerful message to our industry: vocational education plays a critical role in building the future of surveying. Vocational students bring practical expertise, fresh perspectives, and a strong work ethic — and Zoe’s success is a clear example of the talent coming through this pathway.

At CK Maloney Surveying, we are passionate about supporting vocational training and nurturing emerging professionals. Seeing one of our own recognised at a national level reinforces why investing in people, mentoring, and real‑world learning matters — not just for our company, but for the long‑term strength and sustainability of the surveying profession.

Zoe, we couldn’t be prouder of you.

Congratulations on this exceptional achievement — we can’t wait to see where your career takes you next.